Heavy rain damages up to 7,000 MT of Chile’s cherries

Unusual precipitation falls as cherries reach peak harvest time. Damage could affect as much as 10% of the season's harvest.

December 14 , 2010

More South Africa stone fruit shipments heading to Middle East

Shipments of apricots, plums and nectarines to the Middle East see big jumps, while exports to the EU and the U.K. grow slightly or decline.

December 13 , 2010

South Africa's fruit exporters grapple with supermarkets, labor

In an interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, Stuart Symington, CEO of the Fresh Produce Exporters Forum, South Africa’s main exporters association, discusses the changing fruit export business, labor shortages and the industry's expansion into India, Pakistan and Russia.

December 10 , 2010

Panama Canal functioning again after 17-hour closure due to rain

Heavy rain in Panama forced a 17-hour closure of the Panama Canal starting Wednesday afternoon, the first closure of the canal since the U.S. invasion of the country in 1989.

December 09 , 2010

Argentine region's table grape growers prepare first shipments for Dec. 10

Exports expected to fall 30% as more stock heads to raisin production because of earlier arrivals from Peru, Chile

December 09 , 2010

Tucumán citrus growers aim to ship to Asia, re-enter U.S. in 2011

Government protocols limiting the entry of the region's lemon crop in Japan and the U.S. continue to challenge the industry, but representatives are optimistic that changes are coming in 2011.

December 08 , 2010

Chile’s blueberry harvest hits peak ahead of schedule

A sharp increase in harvest volumes has the Chilean Blueberry Committee calling on exporters to ship pint clamshells of high quality fruit.

December 07 , 2010

Chile sends 240,000 cartons of grapes to Philadelphia in first shipment of 2010-11

Trade group official cautiously optimistic about prices as consumption is expected to increase

December 06 , 2010

China opens market to Argentine apples

Argentina's agricultural ministry signed a series of five agreements Tuesday with Chinese officials. The agreement covers apples, dairy products, beef and barley.

December 02 , 2010

WTO rejects Australia’s appeal of New Zealand apple ruling

New Zealand apples will be imported after nearly 90 years. The ruling from the global trade body was accepted by the Australian government

December 01 , 2010